I just re-discovered what EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, for the uninitiated
) can do.
I wanted to do a deep conditioning treatment so I put a half a cup of EVOO in the microwave for 1 minute, and then applied it to my hair and massaged for three minutes, making sure to cover all of my hair with it.
After massaging it in, I applied KeraCare Moisturizing conditioner for dry/itchy scalp and put on a shower cap and hopped under my soft bonnet dryer for 30 minutes.
When it was time to rinse, my hair was the epitome of healthy, blinding shine and unbelievable moisture. And it was soft, soft, soft!
I washed my hair with Infusium 23 shampoo for colored/permed hair and then (this I won't do again) I put on some more of the Kera Care conditioner and left it on for 10 minutes.
My hair looks and feels fantastic! It's got all the "to-die-for" goodies: swing, moisture, shine, softness, elasticity!
For the finishing touches, I applied the Infusium 23 Leave-in spray Original and added CDHHB to my ends and the base.
I will do this treatment (EVOO+KeraCare moisturizing conditioner) twice a week (mon. and thurs.) it's definitely a keeper.
Don't care about the treatment? Are you just here for the mini-review? Here it goes!
Type: 3B/C
Texture: mildly relaxed with LYE. I never leave my relaxer on for more than three minutes tops, therefore my hair is more of a poofy straight than a stick straight texture. I currently have one inch of natural hair.
Condition: thick, color treated (sept 2003)
KeraCare moisturizing conditioner for dry/itchy scalp: I picked this up for half off at JCPs, a week ago. It's the first Keracare product that I've ever tried.
It's white, the consistency of Luster's pink Lotion, smells like peppermint mixed with perfume. It doesn't so much soak into your hair, but it spreads very easily.
This stuff will make your scalp tingle like crazy! Imagine the sensation on your tongue when you suck on a peppermint candy. Now imagine that sensation on your scalp. Yeah. Just like that. it takes some getting used to, but it feels pretty good, actually.
I left this on for ten minutes exactly. The bottle says to leave it on for 15-20 minutes, but I already had some on before and it was left on for 30 minutes.
It rinses well, but doesn't leave you with much slip. I had to add a lot of Miss Key 10 en 1 Super Rinse just to detangle my hair. It also didn't leave my hair very moisturized.
The Verdict: Used a lone, I give this product a 4 out of 10
However, when used with EVOO as a hot oil treatment, it' works pretty well. I wouldn't use it again by itself, though.
I wanted to do a deep conditioning treatment so I put a half a cup of EVOO in the microwave for 1 minute, and then applied it to my hair and massaged for three minutes, making sure to cover all of my hair with it.
After massaging it in, I applied KeraCare Moisturizing conditioner for dry/itchy scalp and put on a shower cap and hopped under my soft bonnet dryer for 30 minutes.
When it was time to rinse, my hair was the epitome of healthy, blinding shine and unbelievable moisture. And it was soft, soft, soft!
I washed my hair with Infusium 23 shampoo for colored/permed hair and then (this I won't do again) I put on some more of the Kera Care conditioner and left it on for 10 minutes.
My hair looks and feels fantastic! It's got all the "to-die-for" goodies: swing, moisture, shine, softness, elasticity!
For the finishing touches, I applied the Infusium 23 Leave-in spray Original and added CDHHB to my ends and the base.
I will do this treatment (EVOO+KeraCare moisturizing conditioner) twice a week (mon. and thurs.) it's definitely a keeper.
Don't care about the treatment? Are you just here for the mini-review? Here it goes!
Type: 3B/C
Texture: mildly relaxed with LYE. I never leave my relaxer on for more than three minutes tops, therefore my hair is more of a poofy straight than a stick straight texture. I currently have one inch of natural hair.
Condition: thick, color treated (sept 2003)
KeraCare moisturizing conditioner for dry/itchy scalp: I picked this up for half off at JCPs, a week ago. It's the first Keracare product that I've ever tried.
It's white, the consistency of Luster's pink Lotion, smells like peppermint mixed with perfume. It doesn't so much soak into your hair, but it spreads very easily.
This stuff will make your scalp tingle like crazy! Imagine the sensation on your tongue when you suck on a peppermint candy. Now imagine that sensation on your scalp. Yeah. Just like that. it takes some getting used to, but it feels pretty good, actually.
I left this on for ten minutes exactly. The bottle says to leave it on for 15-20 minutes, but I already had some on before and it was left on for 30 minutes.
It rinses well, but doesn't leave you with much slip. I had to add a lot of Miss Key 10 en 1 Super Rinse just to detangle my hair. It also didn't leave my hair very moisturized.
The Verdict: Used a lone, I give this product a 4 out of 10
However, when used with EVOO as a hot oil treatment, it' works pretty well. I wouldn't use it again by itself, though.
